Star Tribune launches redesigned, updated news app

The Star Tribune has launched a redesigned and updated news app for iOS and Android.

Based on feedback from users, the app has been rebuilt from the ground up and offers breaking news alerts, a better user experience, more visuals, easier social sharing, and more stories, photos and videos from our award-winning staff.

The new app works on Apple and Android smartphones and tablets and includes:

Democratic Gov. Tim Walz is the first Minnesota governor to publicly indicate support for legalizing recreational marijuana, giving activists fresh hope the state might pass the measure this year. But Minnesota opponents are lining up against legalization.